Throat virus claims another child's life in Mehar
A 12-year-old boy died from a throat virus in Mehar, raising the death toll to eight children, as delayed referrals and inadequate treatment spark concern.
MEHR (Dunya News) - Authorities have failed to control a dangerous throat virus in Mehar, an area of interior Sindh, as another child has died after prolonged illness.
Twelve-year-old Asif Ali Jiskani, a resident of Mehar, succumbed to the virus. According to the child’s father, Asif contracted the throat infection a few days ago and was admitted to the DHQ Hospital in Dadu for treatment.
Despite receiving treatment for several days, his condition did not improve. He was later referred to Larkana, where the family alleged he did not receive proper medical care, and was subsequently referred to Karachi. The child passed away on the way to Karachi.
It is noteworthy that at least eight innocent children have lost their lives so far due to this virus in Mehar.
